Eco Island: Ten ways to invest in Irish-made slow fashion

From handmade contemporary knitwear to innovative vegan-friendly materials, sustainability is at the heart of these designs.
Eco Island: Ten ways to invest in Irish-made slow fashion

As we become more conscious shoppers, Irish designers have us covered.

Buying Irish is more than just championing homegrown talent. 

It’s a move towards investing in the slow fashion movement. 

As we become more conscious shoppers, Irish designers have us covered. 

From handmade contemporary knitwear to innovative vegan-friendly materials, sustainability is at the heart of their designs.

GET THE LOOK:

Red Puff Dress at Kindred of Ireland
Red Puff Dress at Kindred of Ireland

Let natural fabrics in poppy red be the kindred spirit to your sustainable style, as seen at Kindred of Ireland.

Rose Vintage Collar, From €25-€50, Handmade by Rasa
Rose Vintage Collar, From €25-€50, Handmade by Rasa

Dark Romance: Take florals to the dark side with a mood-inducing handmade rose collar, from €25-€50, Handmade by Rasa.

Réalt Earrings, €39.99, Siobhan Daly Designs
Réalt Earrings, €39.99, Siobhan Daly Designs

Star Gazing: Let your accessories shine bright with a pop of pink, €39.99, Siobhán Daly Designs.

Lime Mini Dress, €375, Feri
Lime Mini Dress, €375, Feri

Zest Appeal: Put the zing back into your summer look with a zesty lime mini dress, €375, Férí 

Woodstock Hoodie, €80, GROWN
Woodstock Hoodie, €80, GROWN

Mother Earth: Show your love for the planet in an organic cotton Woodstock-inspired hoodie, €80, GROWN.

Blue Shirt Dress, €250, Magee 1866
Blue Shirt Dress, €250, Magee 1866

Wild Atlantic Way: Inspired by the Donegal seascapes, this shirt dress will instantly refresh your summer look, €250, Magee 1866.

Pink Dungarees, €425, Manley
Pink Dungarees, €425, Manley

Candy Floss: Soft cotton candy hues make dungaree shorts a sartorial sweet treat, €425, Manley.

Sherbet Jacket, €344, Hope Macauley
Sherbet Jacket, €344, Hope Macauley

Sugar Spun: Stave off the summer chill in a sherbet-hued handknit jacket, €344, Hope Macauley.

Rose Tennis Shoe, €110, Sampla
Rose Tennis Shoe, €110, Sampla

Pink Lady: Walking in nature has a new meaning when you step out in these trainers made from apple skin, €110, Sampla.

Dee's Disco Bag, €155, Kinsale Leather
Dee's Disco Bag, €155, Kinsale Leather

Dancing Queen: Dee’s disco-inspired bag is the perfect accessory for long summer nights, €155, Kinsale Leather.

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